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By Ashu_Aditya, 3 months ago, In English

Hello everyone! We, Google Developers Groups — KIET, are excited to invite you to our upcoming event ICAC-2026, a competitive programming contest.

ICAC

ICAC isn't just a programming contest -it's a full scale battlefield where logic becomes your weapon, speed becomes your shield, and precision decides your fate. Gear up for an adrenaline charged showdown where only the sharpest minds survive the grind. Step into the arena to crack brutal problems, outsmart rival teams, and race against the clock as every second pulls you closer to victory or elimination. Whether you're a seasoned warrior of code or a rising contender hungry for glory, ICAC is your moment to rise, dominate, and etch your name onto the leaderboard.

Think fast. Code faster. Escape the Upside Down. Because only your strongest make it back.

Registrations are now Open!!

Prize Pool:

Worth ₹70,000+. Only teams that comprise of students enrolled in a university in India are eligible for prizes, but everyone is welcome to participate. It is mandatory to register on Unstop to be eligible for prizes.

Contest Format and Event Structure:

1) Preliminary Round (Online): Date : 15th February 2026 Take on a curated set of algorithmic and logical challenges within a fixed time limit. Teams with the strongest performance will advance to the next round.

2) Final Showdown (Offline): Date : 21st February 2026 Compete in an intense, on-site battle featuring high-impact problem statements designed to push your coding skills, strategy, and teamwork to the limit. Only the best teams will claim the championship title.

3) Speaker & Felicitation Session: An industry expert will be joining us to share insights and felicitate winners.

Please note the rule restricting AI use. If you are caught using AI, you will be disqualified from the contest.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Open to intercollege students from all academic years pursuing B.Tech, MCA, or BCA.
  • Each team must consist of 1-3 members, from any college.
  • Valid student ID cards must be carried by all participants.
  • Teams with members from different colleges are permitted.

Registration Process :

  1. Fill out the registration with complete team details on Unstop.
  2. Pay the entry fee of ₹199 per team in the QR attached on the Unstop/Google form.
  3. Upload the payment screenshot and transaction ID in the Google Form.

Note : The payment needs to be made only once per team and Google form is mandatory.

Registration Deadline : 13th February 2026

Event Highlights:

  • ICPC-style problem solving
  • Cash prizes, trophies, certificates, courses & vouchers.
  • All participants will receive certificates.

Important Links:

  • Unstop Registration : Link
  • Google Form : Link
  • Event Brochure : Link
  • WhatsApp Group :Link
  • Official Website : Link

Organising Team:

Problem Setters and Testers: Ashu_Aditya, Cultmaster, Mr.Lucifer307, chahat, pranjils64

Limited slots available — register early! See you all on the Battle Arena, till then Happy Coding!!

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Really Excited for this event!!